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IPE initiative shines during site visit
Grant-funded project lets interprofessional teams train together to reduce medication errors in older patients transitioning from the hospital to inpatient skilled nursing care.
Nov 3, 2017
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Study examines efficacy of rapid-response teams
Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D., is lead author on newly published study in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal.
Nov 2, 2017
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Dr. Warren is research ‘Superstar’
UNMC’s David Warren, Ph.D., lands $20,000 pilot grant in “Shark Tank”-styled competition at inaugural Great Plains IDeA-CTR Scientific Meeting.
Nov 1, 2017
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Leaders named in academic affairs, graduate studies
Rowen Zetterman, M.D., Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., and Pamela Carmines, Ph.D., take on new or expanded leadership roles.
Oct 30, 2017
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Cardiovascular medicine celebrates new endowed chairs
Three new chairs and donors were honored at recent event.
Oct 27, 2017
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Nanofiber sutures may prevent surgical site infections
Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., has been awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to determine if vitamin D can produce infection-fighting peptide.
Oct 27, 2017
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Biobank provides insights into arthritic diseases
Patient samples advance research, provide insights into arthritic diseases.
Oct 26, 2017
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Youth violence prevention program to expand
A $315,000 grant enables the innovative program to expand to eight weeks.
Oct 25, 2017
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NU Foundation honors Drs. Sorrell, Whitted
Awards recognize distinguished development service, volunteer service.
Oct 23, 2017
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Book explores generational differences in health care
Increased understanding creates more cohesive, productive environments.
Oct 18, 2017
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